Thrun Confesses in Romeo Insurance Swindle Case
W J Thrun, assistant claim agent for the Wisconsin Central, has given a written confession detailing an elaborate insurance swindle in Romeo. Hansen, named as chief conspirator, was arrested and jailed, with detectives alleging ties to Mrs Thrun and access to the Wisconsin Central office. The coroner’s verdict follows recent developments as investigators pursue the scheme.
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Curiaco
W. J. Thronas
Romeo
Wis
Wisconsin Central
Hansen
William Beck
New York Mutual Life Insurance Company
Thrun
Coroner Jury Rules Tragedy at Miller Nannemacher Home
Pass Christian Mississippi March 20 verdict finds W B Miller shot himself and Alma Nannemacher fatally wounded by his gun in a private crisis marriage believed secret from March 16 1892. The inquest deemed the deaths suicide and homicide as described by witnesses and family.
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Miller-Nannemacher
Christian
Miss
Alma Nannemacher
Nannemacher
Miller
Miss Nunnemacher
W. B. Miller
Sensational lumber scandal looms in legislature
The Dispatch reports startling claims that a leading Minnesota legislator offered to push the lumber bill for bribes of 1000 and 1200 dollars to different firms. Prominent Minneapolis lumbermen recount the alleged offers as the case unfolds.
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St. Pavul
Minneapolis
Ture
Uman
Anneapolis
Fire Tears Through Straw Ellsworth Plant in Milwaukee
A blaze at the Straw Ellsworth Manufacturing company on Broadway near Michigan Street began at 11:30 PM and burned for about 45 minutes. The loss reached $500,000 for Straw Ellsworth Company and Friend Brog., manufacturers of clothing.
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Milwaukee
Straw- Ellsworth Manufacturing Company
Broadway
Michigan Street
Star Control
Straw-Ellsworth Com
Friend Brog
Baptists Gather for Centennial South Conference
AIcoMono Va March 20 Baptists from the South and many Northern regions convene for the annual Baptist conference at Centenary Church in AIcoMono. This year marks the centennial celebration with elaborate exercises planned.
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Aicomono
South
North
the Baptists of the South
London bid eyed for heavyweight clash
In New Orleans Charley Mitchell told Tom Allen of St. Louis that the National club of London would likely bid for a major bout in the city. He said Corbett would not fight there as he was more popular in London than Mitchell.
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London
St. Louis
New Orleans
Charley
Mitchell
Tom Allen
National Club of London
Corbett
A Milwaukee Blaze Threatens City and Injured Captain
A March 20 Milwaukee blaze endangered the city as Captain Andrew White was injured by a falling wall during efforts to contain the fire.
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Milwaukee
Milwavek
Andrew White Wete
Wisner Estate Appoints Williams and Wisner Administrators
In Wisner Iowa on March 20 Judge Hyer appointed James L Williams of Wisner and Mrs Fannie W Wisner as administrators of the late estate, indicating the court proceeding to manage the assets and settlement of the deceased.
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Wisner
Ee, Ia
Hye
James L. Williams
Fannie W. Wisner
Etre
Hove
Italian anarchists threaten city with powerful bomb
A boy on palace steps detected a fuse leading to a bomb allegedly containing dynamite. Police and gendarmes found a plaster coated device, deemed capable of severe destruction. Citywide unrest followed recent anarchist arrests and revenge actions.
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Paris
Squire Abingdon, Backer of Charley Mitchell, Dies in New Orleans
George A. Baird known as Squire Abingdon, prominent English sporting backer and ironmaster, dies at St Charles hotel after days of illness. He backed leading fighters, rode as a jockey in Britain, and earned a large income.
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New Orleans
George A. Baird
Squire Abingdon
Charley Mitchell
St. Charles Hotel
Squire
Hall’s Corner
England
Great Britain
Ireland
Scotland
Abingdon
Connecticut in the lead Roxbury Wife Gives Triplets
Lizzie Bishop, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bishop of Roxbury Connecticut, married less than a year to Henry Hinckley, gave birth Sunday evening to triplets two girls and a boy. The mother and all three infants are reported well and fed with prepared baby food and milk punches. The father Mr. Hinckley and the mindfather receive congratulations as Roxbury farmers drive from miles around to see the trio.
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Roxbury
Bridgeport
Conn
Lizzie Bishop
Edward Bishop
Mr. Bishop
Funding the Northern Pacific Floating Debt Plan
New York March 20. Directors of the Northern Pacific railroad will meet Tuesday to consider funding the companys floating debt to 9,000,000 by actions other than selling treasury stock in the St Paul and Northern Pacific. Henry Vilard now in Asheville NC will likely return to attend.
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New York
Northern Pacific Railroad
St. Paul and Northern Pacific
Henry Vilard
Asheville
N. C
Postmaster Aide Held to Grand Jury in Mail Robbery
Lawrence Taliffero of Fredericksburg was held to the grand jury on three charges of robbing the mails by U S Commissioner Blighmer. He was granted bail set at 5000 dollars.
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Rico Mono
Lawrence Taliffero
Fredericksburg
United States
Blighmer
Municipal Telegraph Company Incorporated in New York
The Municipal Telegraph company was incorporated with $100,000 capital by the secretary of state on Friday. The route will run from Albany to New York via Westchester and Kings counties and other New York towns with connections to New Jersey, Chicago, Lexington, Covington, and Nashville. Most incorporators are Albany pool room operators.
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New Telegraph Company
Albany
N. Y
Municipal Telegraph Company
New York
Westchester
Kings Counties
New York State
Jersey
Chicago
Lexington
Covington
Nashville
Crop Conditions Improve Yet Many Areas Dry and Delayed
The report notes significant dryness in Kansas with grain still in the ground and only half a crop likely. Illinois shows fair to good early sown crops but winter damage. North and South Dakota and Minnesota face impassable roads from heavy snow drifts. Indiana shows a drop in winter wheat followed by frost exposure from late February rains. Eastern Kansas reports fair conditions while western areas sowed late. Overall, forecasts range from half to two thirds of a crop with some regions near 75 percent if conditions improve.
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Illinois
South
Dakota
Minnesota
Indiana
Kansas
Spring Medicines and Peruna Said to Meet Diverse Ailments
The piece argues spring medicines crowd the market and no single remedy fits all. It promotes Peruna as a universal spring treatment for dyspepsia, impure blood, weakness, dizziness, and mental fog, urging readers to request a free Family Physician Book from the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co. of Columbus Ohio.
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Perana Drug Manufacturing Co
Columbus
Ohio
Platte River Flood Drenches Nebraska Tract
Nebraska March 20 Platte River overflows its banks flooding a 20 acre area. Some residents abandon homes as floodwater reaches 20 feet. No fatalities reported though one farmer and family take refuge on higher ground with children nearby. Local responders monitor evacuations.
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Aters
Rising Mississippi area floods on multiple rivers reach docks
SaGinaw Mich March 20 river levels climb with docks submerged. The Tittdhawassee exceeds banks with a quarter mile each side under water. Similar flooding reported on the Cass and Siawassee rivers.
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SaGinaw,Mich
Tilden Street
Tittdhawassee
Cass
Siawassee
Boedecker Couple Die in Freeport House Fire
In Freeport Illinois on March 20 a mysterious house fire at Henryker's home left Mr. and Mrs. Boedeker missing from the city on a visit. After extinguishing the blaze their charred remains were found amid ruins. Authorities suspect foul play though data is unclear as to murder.
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Freeport, Ills
Henryker
Boedeker
Liquidator Finds Documents Over 11 Million Francs Owed
Bece 4deach estate shows Reinach must pay over 11 million francs to Nelius Herz. Historical documents discuss a suicide myth and a fatal mine incident where miner Boehm exploded dynamite injuring six others, hinting at vendetta amid worker quarrels in Herz district.
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France
Bece 4Deach
Reinach
Nelius Herz
Boehm
Volkmarskellar
Herz
Torm
Harris Dejected After Recorder Ruling In Toombs
In New York on March 20 Carlyle Harris, previously steadfast after the recorder’s adverse decision, shows signs of collapse and is believed to attempt suicide despite efforts by Shortridge and others to aid him.
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Harris
New York
the Toombs
Carlyle Harris
Recorder
Court Proceedings and Nursery Advertisement Summary
Proceedings list verdicts in four cases including sale of liquor and slander, with costs awarded in Elliott divorce. Court adjourns until March 28 for motions. Also notice of Hector of the Prairies Queen nursery sale by Ash offering reduced prices on fruit trees and seedlings in West Union Iowa with a forthcoming price list.
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Circuit Court
State
Burchard
Nicholas Hoteling
Slande Hijary
O W
Douglass & Son
Joy Brothers
Bourt
Elliott
Hector
Prairies Queen Nursery
West Union
Iowg
Ash
Prairie Quen Nursery
Seman
Ioon
Prn
Aibdia
Bett Ral
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